World History

World History explores global historical events, cultural interactions, and societal transformations across different time periods and regions. This skill involves understanding patterns of migration, trade, conflict, and diplomacy that have shaped human civilization. Historians analyze historical sources to interpret the impact of empires, revolutions, and globalization. A comprehensive knowledge of world history enhances cross-cultural understanding, academic research, and the ability to connect historical themes to contemporary issues.
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    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Social Studies, Environment, Community Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Environmental Science, Analysis, World History, Climate Change Adaptation, Public Policies, Climate Change Mitigation

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    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Logical Reasoning, General Science and Research, Physics, Physical Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Thinking, Experimentation, Simulations, Computer Science, Psychology, Science and Research, Ancient History, Vibrations, Mechanics, Chemistry, Laboratory Equipment, Research, World History, Qualitative Research

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    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Studies, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Cultural Diversity, Sustainable Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Environmental Laws, World History, Land Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Advocacy, Storytelling

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, International Relations, Environmental Regulations, Biochemistry, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Control, Public Safety and National Security, Personal protective equipment, World History

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    Nanjing University

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Economic Development, Social Sciences, Research, World History, Economics, Social Justice, Political Sciences

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Sociology, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, World History, Economics

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Culture, Discussion Facilitation, Media and Communications, Electronic Media, World History, Ethical Standards And Conduct

  • Status: Free

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, European History, World History, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Sociology, Social Sciences, Political Sciences

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    Xi'an Jiaotong University

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Liberal Arts, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct, World History

  • Status: Free

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Political Sciences, World History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Sustainable Development, International Relations, Public Policies, Economics, European History, Qualitative Research, Governance, Data Collection

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    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Economics, Market Dynamics, Social Justice, Economic Development, Labor Relations, Sustainable Development, International Relations, World History, Global Marketing, Behavioral Economics, Innovation, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Communication

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, World History, Liberal Arts, Political Sciences

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